the orchestra

noun

US
: a group of seats in a theater that are close to the stage

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Before any drastic moves could be taken, Ling contacted Knight, a Ramona resident who at the time had no direct involvement with the orchestra or its organ. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025 Obviously the orchestra will do it in London, but Greg’s the band. Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025 The heartfelt collaboration, supported by the orchestra, was a powerful testament to Ross’ ability to blend raw emotion with musical brilliance. Okla Jones, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024 On top of the rhythm, different sections of the orchestra take turns playing two themes over and over again. Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the orchestra 

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